Donor-Advised Fund Grants

The Richland County Foundation administers Donor-Advised Funds that allow individuals, families, and corporations to make grant recommendations to their favorite charities. Grants are approved by the Board of Trustees based on donor recommendations.

Geographic Scope: National and local organizations; primary focus on Richland County, Ohio

Key Features:

• Flexible alternative to private foundation
• Option to keep charitable contributions anonymous
• Donors can direct grants to charitable organizations
• Professional asset management by Foundation

Types of Organizations Funded:

• Education institutions
• Health and wellness organizations
• Arts and culture organizations
• Environmental organizations
• Human services and social services organizations
• Youth organizations
• Community development organizations
• Conservation and land trust organizations
• Religious organizations

Board Meeting Schedule: Typically February, April, October, and December

Contact Information:

• Phone: 419-525-3020
• Address: 181 South Main Street, Mansfield, OH 44902

Application Process for Donors

1. Contact Richland County Foundation to establish a Donor-Advised Fund
2. Contribute initial gift to fund
3. Work with Foundation staff to identify charitable organizations
4. Submit grant recommendations to Foundation
5. Foundation staff processes recommendations
6. Grants approved by Board of Trustees at regular meetings

Note: This is a funding mechanism for donors, not a grant program for nonprofits to apply to directly. Nonprofits benefit when donors recommend grants to them.